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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1906

Page

3

Winners in Star Clock Contest and Prizes

Judges at The Star Clock contest awarded multiple prizes. Lavette Harrar won first prize, with other top winners including A O Weteh for second prize and Mia Currie for a two-admission prize. Various remarks by judges and participants accompany the awards, amid scattered garbled text and unrelated quotes.

Pricen Ign Meadows Lavette Harrar Ntherton A. O. Weteh Ana Av Mia Currie

Went in Swimming Once Too Often

A fragment notes an incident connected to Bartels Red Drug Store at 610 Secondary. It mentions someone named Bo and a sale item described as matching caps. The passage reads like a stray newspaper clipping with unclear details of event and people.

Bartels Red Drug Store

Bee Hive Dry Goods Moves to Larger Quarters

The Bee Hive Dry Goods Store relocates to larger quarters with a removal sale starting Saturday June 23 2006. The event promises special pricing and extended hours as the store transitions to its new location.

Bee Hive

Prisoners from Nome Brought on Victoria Arrives

Deputy United States marshal W. Thompson landed from the Victoria at Nome with seven prisoners, four insane and three bound for McNeil. The latter group were convicted on minor charges and prepared for transfer.

RE. W. Thompson United States Nome Victoria McNeil

Imported Felt Hats From Beattie Hat Factory Highlighted

Tomorrow at the races, many men will wear a distinctive well English imported felt hat. The Beattie Hat Factory at 1310 Second Ave offers hats promising value or money back.

Beattie

Merritt and Pomeroy Acquitted in Lodging House Robbery Case

Leslie Pomeroy and Allan Wesley Merritt were yesterday acquitted by a superior court jury of entering the La Grange lodging house on May 39 with intent to commit robbery. The defense argued they went to sleep off intoxication and were forced from smaller quarters.

Leslie Pomeroy Allan Wesley Merritt la Grange

Itosane prisoners sentenced for crimes and sentences

Among the Itosane prisoners was one woman. Antone Centrillo an Italian showed signs of brain softening at Nome and was destined for Nome Italians. He worsened while coming south on the Victoria and was placed in the strong room. Marshal Thompson had him removed to the county jail and tomorrow local physicians will examine him.

Itosane Thompson Antone Centrillo Nome Victoria Centrillo Marshal Thompson

Results at the Meadows Horse Race Summary

Firet Race six furlongs selling Pachuca wins at 7 to 2 with Wary second and Bear Hunter third. Time 1 14. Second Race four furlongs purse for 2-year-olds Lady Beauty wins at 6 to 2 with Lucey second and Hamada third. Time 49 seconds. Scratches Lady Mirthful Ed Sheridan and Blackthorn.

Firet Pachuca Crowmwaite Wary Bear Hunter Lady Beauty Nichols Lucey Hamada Ed. Sheridan Blackthorn

Chamber Members Discuss Lake Washington Canal Plan

John H. McGraw spoke briefly on the Lake Washington canal plan at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in the afternoon. The chamber sent an invitation for the I. O. G. T convention in Boston asking the order to meet in Seattle next year.

John H. McGraw Lake Washington Chamber of Commerce Chamber Boston Seattle

Letters as Evidence in Casey Case Highlight Alleged Unprofessional Conduct

Prosecutors present letters from Attorney Casey to Charleston associates and to the Hogue family as part of charges of unprofessional conduct. The letters reference staying a sentence for money and arranging mail for prisoners, with statements about securing a stay to extract funds from wealthy relatives. The case unfolds with Vandevere’s comments on possible disbarment steps.

Themas J. Casey Casey & Casey Meckintosh Casey Vandevere John & Hogue Charleston W. Va John S. Hogue, Jr Hogue Mr. Vandevere

Refugees Seek Court Block on Surplus Relief Stock

Attorney Alva Udell for 10 000 refugees filed a complaint in San Francisco on June 20 seeking a restraining order against Mayor Schmitz and the finance committee. They would halt disposal of 86 000 barrels of flour and several million dollars in relief funds until a new accounting system is adopted.

Schmite Finance Committee

Brothier’s Wife Arrested by Immigration Officials

Hertha Brothier, wife of Desire Brothier, was arrested as she stepped from the Indianpolis last night by immigration officials. This morning she was tried before a board of investigation and found to be in the country illegally. Tomorrow she will be sent to the retention office at Port Town to await papers from Washington. Officials had watched her for a year and a half. Her husband faces charges in Canada, and she is believed to have come to Seattle to see him.

Hertha Brothier Desire Brothier Indianapolis Board of Investigation Ilegally Port Town Canada Lattle

Weavers to Call Strike Across State

Ballard mill workers and Hoquiam based leaders discuss a broad strike to back Ballard men in their fight. The strike committee failed to attend the millmen meeting as plans for tomorrow’s action remain uncertain. John Campbell’s trial for alleged assault on Hawkins was postponed to afternoon.

Water Shutoff Affects District South of Westerway

A planned water shutdown will occur tomorrow Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm in the district south of Westerway and east of 20th Avenue, affecting 8 and Yekima Avenues.

Westerway 20Th Av Yekima Av

Canvassers Advance Polk Directory Scholastic Census

Canvassers for the Polk Directory Company work on the scholastic census and expect to finish by month’s end. They have three weeks to complete the task, but are believed to finish sooner.

Polk Directory Company

Washington D C Deaths From Reach of Window and Lake Accident

In Washington D C on June 20 Clarence M York secretary to Justice Fuller was killed by a fall from a window while undergoing treatment. Clarence B Rodgers was ducked and nearly drowned when his canoe overturned in Lake Washington yesterday. A nameless man rescued Rodgers about 15 minutes after the accident in a rowboat.

Washington, D.C Clarence M. York Panagee Fuller Clarence B. Rodgers Lake Washington Rodgers

Bon Marche Denies Rumor of Sale Offer

The Bon Marche denies rumors that the owners received a purchase offer from the Emperium group of San Francisco. Manager Frank McDermott says the company has had agents in Seattle since the earthquake and would not entertain any offer for the business.

Hen Marche Emperium San Francisco Inporium Seattle Meneger Frank McDermott Or Marche Mr. McDermott

Riojun Maru Brings Tea Cargo to Port

The Riojun Maru arrived this afternoon from the Orient with a large cargo of tea and several lighter official lights of the Japanese government.

Orient

Senator on Way South to Carry Passengers from Nome

The Senator of the Pacific Coast Steamship company was at Nome as the Victoria sailed and was to depart the next afternoon. The vessel would carry a large group of passengers and expect more Nome gold aboard.

Senator Pacific Coast Steamship Company Nome Victoria

Judge Hanford Heads to Tacoma for Court Today

Federal Judge Hanford departed for Tacoma this morning to preside over today's session in the federal court.

Hanford Federal Court Tacoma

What a Funny World This Is at the Races

A humorous note on gamblers risking money on horse races and seeking quick buys at Martell's Red Cram Drug Store 610 Second Ave. The ad mentions Torrey Mellow Ground Rasers and other cheap items like soap and lather brushes as easy money tips.

Martell Red Cram Drug

Lombardo couple Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Sale

Be Lombardo and his wife pleaded guilty before Judge Prater to selling without a license. Each fined 28.60 and costs after earlier Justice Court guilty pleas on April 13, with appeals to the superior court.

Lombardo Prater Justice Court

Missing Civil War veteran John Christopher sought by police

John Christopher aged 68 a Civil War veteran and G A R member has been missing since June 16 from his home 2009 Seventhay. Relatives appeal to the police for help finding him.

John Christopher

Extradition Fight Ends as LeWald Departs for Chicago

Leslie LeWald, wanted in Illinois on embezzlement charges and resisting extradition, left last night for Chicago under the guard of a Cook County deputy sheriff.

Leslie LeWald Ilineisa Chicago Cook County

Betting Pitch for Torrey Hollow Ground Rasers

A Bartell Red Crosse Drug Store promotion at 610 Second Ave offers a Torrey Hollow Ground Rasers for $0. The ad claims a potential to double money with no risk, calling the deal a “cute thing” and urging quick purchase.

Bartell Red Crosse Drug Store Second Ave Jose

Grand Boxing Con test Pleasant Beach Showdown

A boxing match featuring Rute Turner and Dave Holly, two top fighters, billed as a scientific bout at Pleasant Beach. The event takes place Thursday June 21, 1906, with weigh in at 5 pm and boat departures at 2:20 pm 2:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm and 7:30 pm round trip 50 cents.

Pleasant Beach Rute Turner Dave Holly Jvume

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